I am determined and dear
I wonder how to show fear
I hear tick-a-tack typing
I see the things you whisper in my ear
I want the moon in their eyes
I am determined and dear

I pretend spinning makes me fly
I feel light and alive
I touch the voice to the ear
I worry about teaching to cry
I cry to help me see why
I am determined and dear

I understand you through me
I say fight me on my pedestal; let’s see
I dream of wings from here
I try new things without nets
I hope for life sans regrets
I am determined and dear